Passport? Check. Boarding pass? Check. Estate plan? If that last one made you pause longer than the security line, you’re not alone. Travel has a way of reminding us that life can be unpredictable—but you don’t need to pack your estate planning documents in your carry-on to be prepared.
Before your next flight, take a moment to check that your will(s)/trust(s), powers of attorney, health care directives, and beneficiary designations not only reflect your current wishes, but you have made the people who may need to help know where to find the important documents. Then you can focus on the real travel emergency: whether you remembered to download something to watch before takeoff.